ATI LPN
LPN Nursing Fundamentals Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with severe hypoxemia and requires precise oxygen titration. Which oxygen delivery system would be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-flow nasal cannula (D) is best for severe hypoxemia needing precise titration, delivering up to 100% oxygen at 60 L/min with humidity, adjustable to SpO2 targets. Simple (A), non-rebreather (B), and partial rebreather (C) masks lack precision. High-flow ensures accuracy, per respiratory therapy, critical in severe cases.
Question 2 of 5
Which instruction should be included in the discharge teaching for the client with cataract surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing an eye shield at night post-cataract surgery protects the operated eye from accidental rubbing or pressure, promoting healing a standard discharge instruction. OTC drops risk irritation, special glasses aren't always needed with modern lenses, and pain is typically minimal. Nurses teach this to safeguard recovery, ensuring clients understand its protective role.
Question 3 of 5
A client with glomerulonephritis is admitted to the unit. Which task is most suitable to delegate to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measuring intake and output is suitable for a nursing assistant in glomerulonephritis care, a routine task tracking fluid balance, within their scope under RN supervision. Weighing, evaluating diuretics, or hair washing involve assessment or less priority. Nurses delegate this to optimize workflow, ensuring accurate data for fluid management critical in renal conditions.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered intravenous chemotherapy for a client with colon cancer. Which task can be delegated to the licensed vocational nurse (LVN)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hanging the chemotherapy solution is within an LVN's scope, a technical task post-RN preparation, assuming the IV is established unlike insertion, monitoring reactions, or teaching, which require RN assessment skills. Nurses delegate this to optimize care, ensuring safe delivery while reserving complex duties for RN oversight in cancer treatment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. The nurse recognizes that the client is most likely to be characterized as a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 16-year-old female who is fastidious typifies anorexia nervosa, often perfectionistic and body-image obsessed, aligning with its peak onset in adolescent girls obesity, depression alone, or hypertension don't fit the profile. Nurses assess for weight loss and rituals, offering support and nutrition planning, critical for addressing this psychiatric condition's physical and emotional toll.